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Rashard Brown
If something needs to be done, Rashard Brown does it. It is the grit that awakens communities.
Last summer, you could see him at South Center assisting with Fill the Boot. He was also with the firefighters again last month at the Fremont Ballroom for a MDA Fremont Ballard Lockup event.

Weekly, Rashard spends his afternoons entering web page information into a computer for MDA lockup events. He's a self taught computer techie. He utilizes a mouse with an on-screen keyboard to enter the information into the computer.

However, his highlight came as an MDA 2007 Goodwill Ambassador when he gave a speech about his life with Duchenne's disease at Meany Middle School.









Sharing his experience, he brings a newer perception of neuromuscular diseases for young people. Previously, he had been a Junior MDA Goodwill Ambassador which introduced him to many Muscular Dystrophy Association events.

He's had fun at the MDA holiday party. Then there's camp. You can talk to girls. You can make a big splash in the pool. Swimming! There are camp dances where there's some rap. Rashard likes the dancing.

For basics, Rashard mentioned that MDA helped him with clinic visits, and fixing his wheelchair. To further develop himself, he is a student at Sartori Transition Program. Sartori emphasizes building skills for the world of work through individuality while fostering lifelong learning.

2Pac's "Me Against the World" pivots
"Study your lessons
Don't settle for less - even the genius ask-es questions".

Kicking back at home, Rashard plays a few video games. Then follows up with watching his game, basketball. The Miami Heat are it. He's even been to a few games. When asked if he has a favorite player, he said, "Shaq". Rashard's turtle, Roy, agrees.

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